Table 1 Frequency of HPV positivity according to type of cervical lesion found in Pap smears.
Pathological diagnosis | Number of patients | Number (%) HPV + |
|---|---|---|
CIN I | 120 | 80 (66%) |
CIN II | 210 | 150 (71%) |
CIN III | 210 | 190 (90%) |
Invasive carcinoma | 60 | 56 (93%) |
Total cases | 600 | 476 (79%) |
Controls | 1200 | 210 (17%) |